“A broad consensus exists that our country’s long-term fiscal policy is
unsustainable. Changing course will require substantial spending reductions from
projected levels, equivalent increases in revenues, or a combination of both.
Each of the realistic options comes with economic and political consequences
that must be acknowledged and carefully weighted. There must be tradeoffs.
Because these options are politically difficult, the active involvement of the
American people is critical. Without greater understanding of the problem among
the public, community leaders, business leaders and home state media, elected
leaders are unlikely to break out of their comfortable partisan talking points
-- and unlikely to find solutions. These reports provide valuable insights into
how policymakers and the public can work through these difficult decisions
together, instead of talking past each other,” said Concord Coalition Executive
Director Robert Bixby.

The event will be held from 9:30am to 11am in the Murrow Room at the National
Press Club located at 529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC. Speakers will include: